Roaming Nomad

I picked up Jeff Murrays new bike while in Nashville, and therefore took it out to run the dog. And thrashed it!

Feast of friends

Thanksgiving.

Like a float in a Thanksgiving-day-parade...

Ring the bell at the top!
Looking out on Hidden Valley, Franklin, TN; before the feast.


Happy Thanksgiving.

33 laps around the sun...

I had a birthday party in the woods.

Gear Me, Beer Me

Saturday's ride at the ridge started and ended with beers in the parking lot. That tempo continued into the evening.

Warriors Path

I worked in Johnson City last week, and made it out to Warriors path for a night ride which started in the rain. The colors were amazing, the ride was slick.

A Moment of Realization is Worth a Lifetime of Prayers

The changing season blows my mind to whats to come, and peaks my interest in winter expeditions. The harsher conditions quiet the forest and allievate the tourist from the nearby Smoky Mountains. My favorite dayhike or trail run, is from Allum Cave trail to the top of Mt. LeConte.
A cold front has blown in, bringing much needed rain and the anticpated cold weather. The leaves have been incredible this year, which is suprising, given the dry summer.
I always look forward to the next season. Therefore, Tennessee, and its distinct four seasons, suites me well. Although, the whole buckle-of-the-Bible-belt and extreme-redneckism countered by suburban sprawl, has me questioning the sanity of the South. Philanthropy is dead in Knoxville.
If only they knew that a moment of realization is worth a lifetime of prayers. Even my dog knows.

Day Tripper

Opting out of the Swank was easy, I'll take a 4-man group ride on a beautiful fall day and call myself soft. I've built up my reputation as being expected to do these big rides, so I have to throw my fans for a loop and take the easy way every once in a while. (wink)
At a time when I'm match tuff, I've got a good reason for taking the easy way out. I'm addicted to the spirit of the ride. I just wasn't feeling the Swank, and hanging with Brian, Ben and Eric for fun ride at Raccoon Mountain was just what the doctor ordered. Laughs brought us home, and the sun hit the spot, while the cool breeze took the edge off. It doesn't get much better than that, now does it?

The Anti-Swank

Raccoon Mountain





I recently bought a new camera which has a cool feature, the flash drive allows you to shoot sequential pictures.

orange crush

Saturday spin around town, with fireworks and touchdowns.

Requiem of Summer

Brew Ride

The Brew Ride is a night time adventure-race with rest stops stocked with refreshments. Hilarity ensued.

Nashville to Asheville

Justin stopped by on his wasy to Asheville.